APO International Missed the webinar? Watch “Creating the mine of the future” on demand Technology in African mining is evolving rapidly, with innovations such as automation, robotics, artificial intelligence and digital twins reshaping how mines operate. These technologies are driving improvements in exploration, productivity, health and safety, ESG performance and extending the life of mining operations. Those who missed Mining Review Africa’s recent webinar, “Tech Talk: Creating the mine of the future,” can now watch the full discussion on demand. The webinar, hosted […] today13 March, 2026
APO International CORRECTION: Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania sign cooperation framework to advance private sector development and strategic investment Three-year Memorandum of Understanding signed to strengthen ICD's cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. ICD to support Shariah-compliant financing mobilization for a proposed mining project of strategic importance. Cooperation to support sovereign credit rating readiness, PPP ecosystem development, and SME financing. The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (https://ICD-PS.org), the private sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, and the Islamic Republic […] today13 March, 2026
APO International Young students debate South Sudan’s political future on International Women’s Day As the world marked International Women’s Day, female debaters in Bor stepped onto the stage to discuss some of the most pressing political questions facing South Sudan: Can women lead better than men? Is federalism better than centralism? And is the country ready for elections? The discussion, supported by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) brought together young women from six secondary schools to discuss governance, leadership […] today13 March, 2026
APO International Seychelles Participates in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers Meeting in Pretoria Mr. Selby Pillay, Ambassador of the Republic of Seychelles, led the Seychelles delegation at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers Meeting held from 12th to 13th March 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. Ambassador Pillay attended the meeting on behalf of Ambassador Barry Faure, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora of the Republic of Seychelles. The meeting is being held under the theme “Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and […] today13 March, 2026
APO International International Women’s Day: Jokpeme Joseph Omode Extols Women As Inspiring Change and Building Stronger Communities As the world commemorates International Women's Day, we are reminded of the remarkable contributions women continue to make in every sector of society. This day is not only a celebration of women’s achievements but also an opportunity to reflect on the progress made toward gender equality and the work that still lies ahead. As the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Alexa News Network Limited (www.Alexa.ng), I join […] today13 March, 2026
APO International From project intent to investable conversations: reducing the time from ‘interesting’ to ‘bankable’ Across power and water, there is no shortage of announcements, memoranda and pipeline lists. Yet investors, DFIs and lenders repeatedly describe the same frustration: a large share of project opportunities arrive too early, too thin or too ambiguously structured to move through real due diligence. Developers, in turn, often face a different reality: they are trying to progress projects inside complex permitting environments, uncertain offtake frameworks, misaligned stakeholder expectations […] today13 March, 2026
APO International Chevron Taps Emmanuelle Garinet to Lead Exploration Across Sub-Saharan Africa and the America Energy supermajor Chevron has appointed Emmanuelle Garinet as Director of Exploration for the Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa, bringing one of the upstream industry’s most experience exploration geophysicists into a strategic leadership role overseeing discovery efforts across two of the world’s most important hydrocarbon regions. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – as the voice of the African energy industry – welcomes the appointment, with Garinet’s move to Chevron serving as […] today13 March, 2026
APO International Ghana’s Print Sector Expands as Retail Growth and Advertising Demand Drive Investment in Advanced Production Technologies Ghana’s visual communications and printing industry is entering a new phase of growth, driven by expanding retail activity, urban development, and rising demand for high-impact branding and advertising solutions. Ghana’s retail market was estimated at approximately US$32 billion in 2023 and projected to reach US$54 billion by 2031 (https://apo-opa.co/4uK1j95), reflecting strong commercial expansion and consumer spending. Outdoor advertising — a key driver of large-format printing — generates around US$60 million annually, accounting for more […] today13 March, 2026
APO International High-Level Minister Roundup to Headline African Energy Week 2026 A high-level ministerial roundup will take center stage at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 – taking place in Cape Town from 12–16 October –, convening some of the continent’s most influential energy leaders at a defining moment for Africa’s oil, gas and power sectors. As hydrocarbon expansion converges with accelerating energy transition strategies, the gathering is set to spotlight real-time project execution, regulatory reform and cross-border infrastructure […] today13 March, 2026